1. takes someone’s position of power illegally or by force
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘usurp’

Examples

• The general usurps the king’s throne through military force.
• She believes her colleague usurps her authority in meetings.
• The dictator usurps power from the elected government.
• He usurps his brother’s role as head of the family business.
• The rebel leader usurps control of the capital city.
• Technology sometimes usurps traditional methods of communication.